Taking Care of Earth

Kindergarten · Social Studies · Study Guide

Learn how we can protect our planet by reducing waste, reusing things, and recycling.

Earth is the planet where we live. It gives us everything we need including clean air, fresh water, land to grow food, and beautiful places to enjoy. It is very important that we take care of Earth.

One way to help is to reduce the amount of trash we make. We can do this by using less and not being wasteful. For example, we can turn off lights when we leave a room to save electricity.

We can also reuse things instead of throwing them away. A glass jar can become a pencil holder. An old t-shirt can become a cleaning rag. Reusing items means less trash goes to the landfill.

Recycling is another great way to help. When we recycle paper, plastic, glass, and metal, those materials are made into new things instead of being thrown away.

Planting trees, picking up litter, and saving water are other ways to care for our planet. When everyone does a little bit, it makes a big difference for Earth.

Key terms

Earth
The planet where we live, which we share with all living things
reduce
To use less of something to create less waste
reuse
To use something again instead of throwing it away
recycle
To turn old materials into new things so they do not become trash
litter
Trash that is left on the ground instead of put in the proper place
environment
The natural world around us, including air, water, land, and living things

Flashcards

Earth
The planet we all share and live on together
reduce
To use less to make less waste
reuse
To use something again instead of throwing it away
recycle
To turn old materials into new ones
environment
The natural world around us — air, water, land, and living things
litter
Trash left on the ground outside instead of in a trash can
pollution
Harmful waste that damages the air, water, or land
conservation
Saving and protecting natural resources so they last

Questions

  1. What does 'recycle' mean?

    1. Throw trash on the ground
    2. Turn old materials into new things
    3. Use as much water as possible
    4. Cut down trees
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    Answer: Turn old materials into new things

    Recycling means turning old materials like paper, plastic, and glass into new items instead of throwing them away.

  2. Turning off lights when you leave a room helps save energy.

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    Answer: True

    Turning off lights when not in use is a simple way to save electricity and reduce energy use.

  3. Using things again instead of throwing them away is called _____.

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    Answer: reuse

    Reuse means using something again instead of throwing it away, which cuts down on waste.

  4. Which of these helps take care of Earth?

    1. Leaving the water running
    2. Picking up litter
    3. Wasting paper
    4. Throwing trash on the ground
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    Answer: Picking up litter

    Picking up litter keeps our environment clean and protects animals and nature.

  5. Only adults can help take care of Earth.

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    Answer: False

    Kids can help take care of Earth too by recycling, saving water, and picking up litter.

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